Women Africa

Women Initiative for Leadership Strategy & Innovation in Africa (WOMEN AFRICA) is an innovation-driven, women and girls' rights organization focused on promoting gender equality, peace, and sustainable development. Women Africa addresses gender inequalities and works to end all forms of discrimination against women, adolescent girls, and persons with disabilities through social reforms, advocacy,

policy formulation, and lobbying for the effective implementation of laws that promote human rights and the empowerment of marginalized groups. Our Vision:
Women Africa envisions a society where women and girls realize their full potential in a violence-free, gender-responsive, and inclusive way. Our Mission:
Women Africa works to maximize women's contributions to Africa's development through capacity building, civic engagements, policy research, and advocacy in leadership strategy and innovation. Our Philosophy:
The promotion of human rights and the empowerment of women and girls to participate equally in the development space is central to the mandate of Women Africa. Our programmes ensure the broadest participation of women and girls in the leadership space using innovative means. Founded in 2016, we have engaged in various activities that see women and girls functioning fully and optimally as citizens and as equal participants in the economy, politics, government, education, the justice system, and all other facets of life. To create ever-greater opportunities to cultivate the next generation of women leaders, Women Africa has established a Leadership and Capacity Development Initiative that empowers girls and young women with the skills and knowledge to aspire to leadership positions and to clearly articulate a case for leadership development and 50% seats in decision-making positions. To engage in developing innovative ideas that improve the quality of lives and human rights of women and marginalized groups in Africa.

2. To advocate for the promotion and protection of the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, young people, and marginalized groups.

3. To promote tolerance, peace, and sustainable development.

4. To undertake evidenced-based advocacy efforts in a multi-stakeholder framework for the involvement of women in governance.

5. To promote and advocate for citizens’ voices and participation in improving the quality of services and institutions, especially for marginalized groups.

6. To build global partnerships for civic engagement, strong institutions, and committed leadership in Africa.

7. To promote multi-stakeholder, issue-based coalitions on leadership and strategic development


Women Africa has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, and works nationally and across the West African sub-region. What We Do

- Women’s leadership and political participation

- Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

- Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

- Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

- Women, Peace, and Security

- Human Rights Education

- Education for Development


Strategies

- Advocacy and Policy Reform

- Civic Engagement

- Education Development & Consulting

Services
For reporting and support on sexual violence, and domestic violence cases, call us on our

GBV Helpline: 08056583492